Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements and the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:Completion of an undergraduate major in psychology (or neuroscience).Receipt of a positive recommendation by the Departmental Admissions Committee.Admission is based on evaluation of an applicants entire record. In evaluating each application, the Admissions Committee examines such factors as grades, research record (e.g., research apprenticeships, publications, presentations, and senior or honors theses), and letters of recommendation.Students without an undergraduate major in psychology or neuroscience are welcome to apply, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If they are offered admission, they will be informed about any additional course​s that would need to be taken at UWM (in addition to the required graduate coursework) to fill gaps in training. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree.